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1 COURSE TITLE COURSE DESCRIPTION CA-00X COMMUNICATION EXIT INTERVIEW All graduating students are required to meet with their department chairperson/program director to finalize requirements for degree completion. Zero credits. Pass/Fail. CA-100 INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA This course introduces students to the theory, practice, analysis, and ethics of mass communication. Students learn about and discuss the influences and effects of mass media within American culture and the global marketplace. A combination of readings, written assignments, exams, and oral presentations provides students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in areas of communication, criticism, and argumentation. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-100F INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA FIRST YEAR SEMINAR. This course introduces students to the theory, practice, analysis, and ethics of mass communication. Students learn about and discuss the influences and effects of mass media within American culture and the global marketplace. A combination of readings, written assignments, exams, and oral presentations provides students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in areas of communication, criticism, and argumentation. Offered every semester. Four credits. CA-110 INTRO. TO MEDIA INDUSTRY This course introduces the theory and practice of media industries such as public relations, movies, TV and advertising by considering the historical development of mass mediated forms of persuasion. Key topics include propaganda, the nature of public opinion, the rise of consumer culture, and the relative truth of advertising and public relations messages. The course provides a foundational knowledge of the themes and questions that continue to inform the advertising and public relations industries, preparing students for more advanced courses in media studies, advertising and public relations concentration. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-110F INTRO TO MEDIA STUDY FIRST YEAR SEMINAR. This course introduces the theory and practice of media industries such as public relations, movies, TV and advertising by considering the historical development of mass mediated forms of persuasion. Key topics include propaganda, the nature of public opinion, the rise of consumer culture, and the relative truth of advertising and public relations messages. The course provides a foundational knowledge of the themes and questions that continue to inform the advertising and public relations industries, preparing students for more advanced courses in media studies, advertising and public relations concentration. Offered every semester. Four credits.

2 CA-111 PHOTO IMAGES: COMPOSING AND INFORMING This course provides students with artistic and documentary concepts and shooting strategies for use in creating still digital photo images. Students will apply those strategies to a one-week, shooting assignment in a foreign country or in a local environment during Spring Break. After Spring Break, each student will participate in classroom photo-critiques, selection, modification, printing, and framing of their photos. Offered spring semester. Three credits. CA-111A PHOTO IMAGES - COMP. & INFORM This course provides students with artistic and documentary concepts and shooting strategies for use in creating still digital photo images. Students will apply those strategies to a one-week, shooting assignment in a foreign country or in a local environment during Spring Break. After Spring Break, each student will participate in classroom photo-critiques, selection, modification, printing, and framing of their photos. Offered spring semester. One credit. CA-115 GLOBAL MEDIA ABROAD Communications professor Dr. Jessica Harvey will lead an eight-day, one-credit course in London this summer! The course focuses on foreign media production, policy, and legislation. In addition, students will learn about the social and cultural forces that influence foreign media. The information will specifically focus on media located in London, from newspaper, radio, and television outlets. Students will visit the British Broadcasting Company, among other exciting course-related locations, and meet with local journalists. Students will be provided a reading packet prior to departure in May. On credit. CA-120 PUBLIC PRESENTATION Students learn to research, organize, and deliver public presentations with extemporaneous speaking technique. Students present informative, persuasive, group-persuasive, and impromptu speeches within a classroom setting. Students receive written and oral constructive critiques of their speeches based on clear evaluation criteria from their teacher and actively analyze and critique the speeches of their peers. Students learn how to amplify their speech with effective use of a variety of presentational aids. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-130 INTRO. TO DIGITAL PRODUCTION This course provides students a broad introduction, both theoretical and practical, to the instruments and techniques used in modern visual communication, most notably digital video. Camera work, lighting, sound manipulation and non-linear editing will be studied and utilized to create one short-form video project for their portfolio. The skills learned in this introductory course provide a foundation for use in advanced courses and internships. Offered every semester. Three credits.

3 CA-140 INTERPERSONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION Students learn the theory and practice of interpersonal communication among family, friends and peer groups as well as within business situations. Students will come to appreciate and recognize the use of nonverbal and verbal communication found within familial, peer, and organizational settings. The use of individual journal writing, group discussions, and short student presentations, will assist students in analyzing various situations, observations, and personal feelings. The ethics and civility of dyadic and mass communication is central to the application of communication theory while students also learn about conflict management, decision-making, and group skills through the lens of the philosophy of communication. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-200 FILM STUDIES This course teaches the history, method, and art of the visual/aural language used by the creators of significant films that include dramatic, entertainment, and documentary genres. Selected examples of films are shown and analyzed based on criteria established in the textbook. The course requires students to write critiques and take regular quizzes and exams. Offered spring semester. Three credits. CA-201 COMM. RESEARCH METHODS This course is designed to introduce students to the investigative tools used by communication scholars and practitioners outside of academia. The class will focus on the concepts and methods by which communication research is designed, conducted, interpreted, and critically evaluated. Along with course readings and tests, students will work on several small-scale research projects and research study analyses. Three credits. CA-211 PHOTO IMAGES: COMPOSING & INFORMING This course provides students with artistic and documentary concepts and shooting strategies for use in creating still digital photo images. Students will apply those strategies to a one-week, shooting assignment. Each student will participate in classroom photocritiques, selection, modification, printing, and framing of their photos. Offered spring semester. A digital camera is required for this course. Variable credit. CA-224 COMMUNICATION ETHICS In these postmodern times we have an opportunity to take a look at how we communicate and the decisions we make in regard to what we say, how we say it and the logic used to persuade others. Therefore, we need to identify and understand communication ethics as an entity unto itself. By examining philosophical and fictional readings from modern/postmodern times, as theoretical and narrative examples, we will explore the ethical choices made in regard to the messages conveyed and the media used in both public and private contexts. Three credits.

4 CA-230 WRITING FOR MEDIA This course introduces students to various writing styles appropriate for a number of multimedia outlets. Students are trained in basic news and feature writing, as well as blogging and social media messaging. Students read and discuss examples of journalism and literature that exemplify superb storytelling in order to enhance their own writing. The course also develops skills in writing advertising copy, press releases and broadcast scripts. In addition to practicing several multimedia writing styles, students will learn Associated Press style and related media conventions. Prerequisites: CA 100 and 110. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-235 INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN This course will enable the student to utilize current industry software to develop and design websites that thoughtfully engage the web user. Students will learn the basic principles of design and will apply this knowledge when building their own websites. With their web project, students should be able to combine communicative, rhetorical, and visual knowledge with an understanding of navigation, content organization, and the common conventions of the web. Prerequisite: permission of Communication chair. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-240 PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIES Students build on the intellectual awareness, professional attitudes and personal aspirations developed in 100-level communication courses and during internships. Case studies from business, non-profit and governmental PR campaigns are reviewed for an understanding of the decision-making process within these entities. Research, writing, and presentation of a PR campaign in community, media, and government settings will be discussed. A final PR media kit is prepared by students to add to their portfolio documentation. The course provides a conceptual foundation for CA 415. Prerequisites: CA 100 and 110. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-245 CA-250 DIGITAL MEDIA I: POST PRODUCTION ADVERTISING STRATEGIES This course will study the modern approaches and advanced techniques used in film and digital video editing. Through readings and screenings, students will gain a greater understanding of the power of juxtaposing moving images. They will then apply these techniques through in-class editing assignments. They will conclude with a project to be included in their portfolio. Prerequisite: CA 130. Offered fall semester. Three credits. Continuing the discussion of the history of the ad industry, students learn how to collect and analyze various demographics via primary and secondary research. Examine and critique existing ad campaigns for best practices, effectives and social Significance, based on strategy. Students will prepare portions of a mock integrated marketing campaign including client analysis, brand awareness, media choice, and creative suggestions. Prerequisites: CA 100 and 110. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-255 DOCUMENTARY FIELD PRODUCTION Students will build upon their skills as field producers by examining camera, lighting and interviewing techniques used by documentary filmmakers such as Ken Burns, Albert Maysles, D.A. Pennebaker, Errol Morris and Michael Moore in their acclaimed productions. Through readings and screenings, students will gain a greater understanding of how one can use a video camera to communicate a message, and that quality is not based solely on technology but on the informed application of technology. Prerequisites: CA 130. Offered spring semester. Three credits.

5 CA-281 CHILDREN AND THE MEDIA At a very early age, children are inundated with mediated messages that shape their developmental trajectory, relationships with others, and perceptions of the world. As media usage among this age group steadily increases, it is essential that students understand the role of media in the lives of children. This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of issues that relate to children and the media, including the history of children's media, developmental and individual differences of users, cognitive and behavioral media effects (e.g., fear responses, educational learning, body image, aggression), media content developed for children, public policy, and social concerns (e.g., media education). Students will also utilize the archives within the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media to learn about the valuable work of Fred Rogers, a pioneer in children's educational media. Offered spring Three credits. CA-285 ELECTRONIC MEDIA Students will learn the fundamentals of computer graphics, image correction and enhancement, and electronic print publication. In addition to understanding current software programs within the field, students will be taught the basics of layout and design. This course will also include elements of marketing and advertising. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above; Communication majors should complete CA 110 prior to CA 285. Permission of Communication chair required. Offered every semester. Three credits. CA-309 DIGITAL CULTURE This course will examine how digital media has affected the way we communicate. Students will trace the history of digital media creation back to one of its earliest innovators, George Lucas, in order to further understand what trends could impact the future of this new style of production. They will also examine what effects social media and numerous viral videos have had on our culture, and will develop their own new media strategies by creating their own viral video campaign. Prerequisites: CA 245 or CA 255. Offered fall semester. Three credits. CA-310 HD VIDEO PRODUCTION This course provides students with information and experience in HD field production and editing which can qualify them for positions in professional HD media production organizations. Students learn how to use a state-or-the-art HD camera and advanced HD production techniques. Students review and organize camera footage, interpret and write scripts, create storyboards, and mix audio and video on an advanced non-linear editing system. Students choose from a variety of short-format video production assignments and are required to work with and produce a shortformat video for a real client. Formerly titled HDTV Production. Offered fall semester. Three credits. CA-350 INDEPENDENT STUDY -- COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION Students engage in a research project of particular interest to the student. Advisor and faculty approval is necessary. Juniors and seniors only. Variable credit.

6 CA-360 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION This course explores specific problems, issues, and developments in communication in a professor's field of scholarly expertise, and may include such topics as communication ethics, creativity & visual communication or intermediate web design, for example. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing. Offered at various times, not every semester. Three credits. CA-381 APPROACHES TO RESEARCH ON CHILDREN & MEDIA This seminar focuses on research in the area of children and the media and is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of children's media use, media content directed towards children, and ways that the media affect youth. Students will also learn different methods for conducting research and program assessment in this area. Course readings include foundational studies and texts that have influenced the field of children and media, as well as readings related to research methodology. Students will be investigating topics of interest through independent research projects throughout the semester. Students will also utilize the archives within the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media as content for a group research project. Three credits. CA-415 CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS CAPSTONE In this Capstone course students have the opportunity to utilize theory and concepts learned in previous courses to produce a complete Integrated Marketing Communication campaign. Students develop tools for performing, primary and secondary research, as well as market, product, and company analyses. Individual and teamwork are explored in this course to prepare students for industry. Prerequisites: CA 120, CA 230, CA 240 or CA 250 and CA 285 is suggested (not required). Seniors only or juniors with permission of instructor. Offered spring semester. Three credits. CA-435 DIGITAL MEDIA CAPSTONE This seminar style course will allow students to prepare for a future in media. They will create a portfolio or demo reel using personal projects created for previous classes, strengthen their prospects for careers and graduate school, and work as a team to create a final project for a group or organization on campus. Prerequisites: CA 245 or 255 and 309 is suggested (not required). Offered spring semester. Three credits. CA-440 CRITICISM OF MEDIA AND SOCIET This upper-level seminar for all communication majors serves to enhance students' critical, ethical, and communicative response to the maelstrom of media images and content that continuously confronts us throughout our daily lives. Students employ prominent contemporary rhetorical perspectives to evaluate a variety of mass media (including television, film, novels, advertising, Internet, etc.) through in-class presentations, discussions, written assignments, final examination, and a series of critical essays. These activities enrich students' abilities to understand the form, content, and context(s) of any communication, and subsequently, to become more effective and ethical communication professionals. CA juniors and seniors only. Offered every semester. Three credits

7 CA-510 PRACTICUM Depending on the student?s area of concentration, a communication major may be part of an experiential learning environment or team, working to produce a product, such as SVC-TV productions, brochure/pr creative work or Internet websites for on campus entities. The student may also seek other work in the Communication Department by approval of the student?s academic advisor. Junior or Senior only or by approval of academic advisor. Variable credit. CA-550 COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP Students work in a supervised and evaluated internship enabling communication majors to enrich their academic experience with involvement in an appropriate career organization or facility. Internship must be completed before the beginning of senior year, unless permission received from chair. Three credits of internship are required for the major. Variable credit.